Wellness resources

These member resources and services are designed to help support you on the journey to your best health.

Talk with an Advocate

Connect with an Advocate by phone or on the UnitedHealthcare® app to get the information you need, when you need it. Specially trained Advocates are here to help you: 

  • Understand your benefits 
  • Make more informed health care decisions 
  • Access the care that fits your needs

Available Monday through Friday during business hours, Advocates can help answer questions or find answers for you, which may help save you money and lead to better health outcomes.

Advocate4Me member support

Support your emotional well-being

Behavioral health is an essential part of your overall well-being. No matter how big or small of an issue — if mental or emotional challenges are affecting you, it matters.

Get connected to self-help digital tools, behavioral health providers (in-person or virtual) and other resources that can help with a variety of concerns such as:

  • Stress relief
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Coping with grief and loss
  • Medication management
  • Compulsive habits and eating disorders
  • Alcohol and drug use

The information and therapeutic approaches in this article are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only. They are not meant to be used in place of professional clinical consultations for individual health needs. Certain treatments may not be covered in some benefit plans. Check your health plan regarding your coverage of services.

It helps to have someone to talk to

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers access to personalized support, resources and no-cost referrals. It’s confidential one-on-one help from a master's-level specialist.

EAP helps you and your family with a range of issues, including: 

  • Address depression, stress, anxiety or substance use issues 
  • Improve relationships at home or work 
  • Work through emotional issues or grief 
  • Get legal or financial assistance 
  • Find support for child and elder care services 

EAP coordinators are available 24/7 for confidential conversations and referrals. 

Employee assistance program

Keep up on preventive care

A big part of living a healthier life is detecting health issues early. Preventive care — such as routine wellness exams and certain recommended screenings and immunizations — is covered by most of our plans at no additional cost when you see network providers. A preventive care visit may be a good time to help establish your relationship and create a connection for future medical services.

Preventive care

Caring support throughout your pregnancy

If you’re thinking about having a baby or have one on the way, maternity support provides information and resources on everything from pregnancy planning to postpartum care.

Designed for all parents, no matter what the pregnancy journey looks like, maternity support includes 24/7 access to online courses covering:

  • Trimester benchmarks
  • Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Postpartum care

Maternity support is here with a bundle of resources to help promote better health.

Maternity support

Healthier habits, healthier lifestyle

Real Appeal® is a proven weight management program designed to help you get healthier and stay healthier. Available to you and eligible family members at no additional cost as part of your benefits, Real Appeal includes:  

  • Guidance from an online coach who leads group sessions and provides support tailored to your unique lifestyle 
  • Set achievable nutrition, exercise and weight management goals that keep you motivated to create lasting change. Track your progress from your daily dashboard, too 
  • After attending your first live group session, you will receive a Success Kit with tools and resources like weight and food scales, a portion plate, and access to online fitness classes.  

Real Appeal

Access to personalized second opinions

Making decisions about your health can be stressful, whether you’re trying to choose between treatment options or understand a diagnosis. Our Second Opinion service can help you make informed decisions by providing convenient access to personalized consultations with leading board-certified medical experts by phone or video.

Through 2nd.MD Second Opinion service, you'll have:

  • Unlimited access to expert medical consultations from across the country
  • The ability to request a consultation 24/7
  • A designated care team coordinator guides you through the entire process and follow up with you
  • Local physician referrals
  • Access to an app enabling you to text a specialist Second Opinion through a third-party vendor, 2nd.MD

Rewards for healthier actions

SimplyEngaged® is a fun and simple digital experience that connects you to personalized health recommendations, content, and resources.  
 
  • Earn rewards for completing a Health Survey 
  • Get help with your personal health and wellness goals and earn rewards when you complete a coaching program 
  • Complete a biometric health screening to earn rewards 

Covered employee and spouses can each earn rewards for completing specific health and wellness actions. When you complete certain health and wellness actions, you will earn rewards up to the maximum* for that reward. 

SimplyEngaged

Behavioral health virtual visits

Reaching out may be hard —especially if you might not want anyone to know you’re hurting. From the privacy of home and the convenience of your mobile device* or computer, you can receive caring support from a licensed therapist.

Designed to help treat conditions like ADD/ADHD, anxiety, mental health disorders, addiction, and depression, virtual therapy offers confidential counseling and includes: 

  • Private video sessions — in your home and at a time that’s convenient for you 
  • Help with coping for adults, children, and teens — your licensed therapist may provide a diagnosis, treatment and medication if needed 
  • Similar standard of care as in-person visits — you can see the same therapist with each appointment and establish an ongoing relationship 

Once your coverage is effective, be sure to register on myuhc.com or call the number on your health plan ID card. 


Connect 24/7 with Virtual Visits

With 24/7 Virtual Visits, you can connect to a care provider by phone or video* through myuhc.com® or the UnitedHealthcare® app. Providers can treat a range of nonemergency health conditions — and may even prescribe medication as needed**.

  • Allergies
  • Bronchitis
  • Eye infections
  • Flu
  • Headaches / migraines
  • Rashes
  • Sore throats
  • Stomachaches